driven to distraction
Pushed past patience
Driven to distraction describes a state of being so irritated, worried, or overwhelmed that concentration becomes impossible.
The distraction here isn't a pleasant diversion but a mental unraveling: The constant noise from construction drove her to distraction.
The phrase suggests being pushed to the edge of one's patience or sanity.
- infuriateProvoke extreme anger
- frustratedAnnoyed by obstacles
- exasperatedIntensely irritated, patience gone
- going crazyBecoming mentally unhinged
- besiegedSurrounded by attackers
overwhelmed · stressed out · agitated · on edge · preoccupied · flustered · harassed · obsessed · sensory overload · irritated · annoyed · nagging · unhinged · snapping · rattled · at wit's end · mental fatigue · nervous wreck
driven to distractioncalm and collected
Emotionally steady, unflustered
cool as a cucumber · unflappable · composed · serene · tranquil
driven to distractionlaser-focused
Extremely concentrated attention
single-minded · in the zone · absorbed · engrossed · undistracted
driven to distractionunmoved
Not stirred physically/emotionally
perfectly content · detached · blissfully unaware · impassive · indifferent
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